Depression is one of the most destructive and common mental illnesses found in both adults and adolescents today. As a matter of fact, according to www.cdc.gov, about 1 in every 10 Americans will be diagnosed with depression during their lifetime. An article on www.WebMD.com states that this can prove to be extremely disastrous because untreated depression can have many side effects including insomnia, low self-esteem, and thoughts of suicide regardless of the cause of depression. J.D. Salinger demonstrates
Juvenile delinquency also known as “juvenile offending” refers to illegal antisocial behavior displayed by minors (Siegel, Larry J.; Welsh, Brandon (2011). Juveniles despite their age are capable of committing serious crimes. The causes of juvenile delinquency are numerous and debatable. In recent years, there have been a higher proportion of youth that have experienced arrests by their early 20’s than in the year 1986 (Farrington, D.P. (2012). Youth binge drinking rates within the United States
The American Dream is taken away from teens when they commit suicide. The American Dream is no longer prevalent because it is viewed unachievable. Teens struggle through their everyday lives whether it is with stress, depression, relationships, or an unstable home. Why would you want to try to achieve something that very few, if any achieve? Teens who are already depressed don’t believe their life is worth anything. The dream that many people seek in America is dead. Teens struggling with suicidal
have depression. This is a serious health risk because it may end in self harm, suicide, etc. the symptoms of depression includes fatigue, decreased energy, difficulty remembering details, guilt, insomnia, early-morning wakefulness, excessive sleep, irritability, restlessness, loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable, overeating, appetite loss, persistent aches and pains, persistent sadness, thoughts of suicide, etc. Being around friend and family can help reduce depression. Also
victim of depression, not only do you feel utterly helpless and abandoned by the world, you also know that very few people can understand, or even begin to believe, that life can be this painful” – Giles Andreae. Depression being one of the most difficult problems to deal with, can affect a person’s behaviour, feelings, and how they interact with others from a day to day basis. The novel “The Perfect Cut” by Julie Burtinshaw is a great story presenting the theme of depression as it shows a teenage boy
Teenage Binge Drinking Alcohol is the most commonly used recreational drug in Australia because its status, people don't tend to think of alcohol as a drug or comprehend how harmful it can be. Alcohol is the largest cause of drug-related deaths amongst Australian teenagers. Binge drinking can have several different denotations; the most common characterizations of "binge drinking" is planning to get drunk on purpose. Irregular bouts of heavy drinking of alcohol can cause the memory of the night
Depression in the Society Last August 11, the world was shocked by the sudden death of Robin Williams. Williams, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and depression, hung himself in his home at Paradise cay, California. According to Merriam-Webster (n.d.), depression is a state of feeling; it is a serious mental condition in which a person feels very sad, hopeless, and unimportant and often is unable to live in a normal way. Depression nowadays has becoming common in our society. But we always
Suicide and Self-harm is one of the main leading causes in youth deaths in today's society. The thought of ending his or her life is one of the thoughts developing in teenagers’ minds around the globe. There are many reasons to why a person will put their life at risk, such as stress, depression, loss of a loved one, or being bullied. Constant use of drugs or alcohol is also another leading cause to a person to have suicidal thoughts/actions. Suicide is not the way to go, there are plenty of other
Suicide and Self-harm is one of the main leading causes in teen deaths in today's society. The thought of ending his or her life is one of the thoughts developing in teenagers’ minds around the globe. There are many reasons to why a person will put their life at risk, such as stress, depression, loss of a loved one, or being bullied. Constant use of drugs or alcohol is also another leading cause to a person to have suicidal thoughts/actions. Suicide is not the way to go, there are plenty of other
But, as a young teen expectations can be hard to meet and can cause a negative response that some do not see. The supposition that a young girl feels seem to fit into a mold that is created by these magazines which destroys the self-esteem leading to depression and potentially suicide as a teenager. And, as a teenager depression should not be caused by assumptions that are created by the media. One way teen magazines create expectations is to